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Episode 159: The Money Reset
Financial stress doesn't always come from making mistakes. Sometimes life changes, rising costs, family responsibilities, or unexpected events can leave us feeling like we're no longer moving forward. This week, Tim sits down with financial adviser, educator, and author Gemma Mitchell to discuss her book The Money Reset and why getting back to basics can be the key to regaining confidence and control over your money.
Episode 158: Small Business CGT Concessions: What Exists Now
The Federal Budget has sparked plenty of discussion about capital gains tax and small business. In this episode, Tim steps away from the headlines and focuses on the rules that exist today, including the four Small Business CGT Concessions and why they matter for business owners planning their eventual exit or retirement.
Episode 157: Retire Life Ready
Financial adviser and author James Wrigley joins Tim to discuss why retirement planning is about more than money. From life goals and purpose to superannuation, investing and navigating uncertainty, this conversation explores what it really means to become “Retire Life Ready.”
Episode 156: Before You Panic: What the Federal Budget Really Means
In this episode, Tim breaks down the major proposed measures from the latest Federal Budget and explains what they could mean for everyday Australians, investors, business owners and families — while reinforcing one critical point: these are proposals only and not yet law.
Episode 155: Rethinking how we use MyGov
In this episode, we unpack why a properly set up myGov account is far more than just another government login — it’s a vital tool for managing tax, Medicare, Centrelink, security, and major life events. Joined by Justin Bott (Community Information Officer Services Australia), we explore how Australians can use myGov to stay organised, protect themselves from scams, support ageing parents, and simplify everyday life admin before it becomes urgent.
Episode 154: The Super Contribution Episode
In this episode of The Grass is Greener, Tim welcomes Evguenia Rutkowski, a passionate financial adviser specialising in retirement and pre-retirement planning.
Evguenia shares her insights on superannuation strategies, especially for women navigating financial transitions like divorce or late-career planning.
Episode 153: Why Your Super Needs a Binding Death Nomination
In this short but powerful episode, we dive into the critical topic of Binding Death Nominations (BDBN) and why they matter for your superannuation. Unlike your will, your super doesn’t automatically go to your chosen beneficiaries unless you’ve completed a valid BDBN.
Episode 152: Shane Warne Legacy
In this heartfelt episode, Helen Nolan (CEO) shares the origin and impact of the Shane Warne Legacy, a foundation launched in honour of the late cricket legend. Helen recounts how the foundation began with a dream and quickly grew into Australia’s largest health screening event.
Episode 151: Smart Advice Choices
In this episode, we chat to Jenny Pearse (Marketing Consultant) and Nadia Docker (Compliance Expert) - to unpack what really matters when choosing a Financial Adviser.
From communication style and credentials to compliance, scams, and digital presence, this conversation is packed with practical tips and real-world insights.
Episode 150: Investing for the Long Run
In this episode, Vanguard's Senior Investment Specialist, Libby Newman returns to share her deep expertise in investments, index funds, and Vanguard’s long-term philosophy. She explains how index funds offer broad market exposure and why they’re a smart starting point for investors.
Episode 75: Kickstart your 2022 - Your path to Ethical Investing
Join Tim (The Grass is Greener) and Gen (The Reality Cheque) as they come together with financial tips, tricks and ideas to Kickstart your 2022.
Gen and Tim define Ethical Investing, and discuss the importance of getting in touch with your specific ESG values and how to search for funds that support causes that are important to you.
Episode 74: Kickstart your 2022 - Easy ways to Invest: Micro, Robo and more
Join Tim (The Grass is Greener) and Gen (The Reality Cheque as they come together with financial tips, tricks and ideas to Kickstart your 2022.
So, you are ready to invest...but how do you actually begin? We discuss options for investing for all budgets and balances from Micro-Investing and round-Up's to Robo-Advice and more.
Episode 22: Investing - Risks and Emotions
Are you a risk-taker? How much risk are you willing to take with your investment portfolio? Maybe you you don’t have a very clear idea about either question?
Having a deliberate position on investment risk is vital for individuals and couples.
Episode 07: Investing 101 - Managed Funds
This episode is intended to empower you with knowledge around the basics of managed funds and investments in general. It will help you cut "through the noise" and view your investments through lens that is less emotional.
Episode 05: Investing for your Kids
Want to give your child a head start in life? Do you have funds already saved but wonder if you could get these funds to work a little harder?

